Romancing SaGa

Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.

Developer: Square Enix, Inc.

Category: Role-Playing

Release Dates

N Amer - 10/13/2005

Official Game Website

GameZone's Review

5.0
GZ Rating

Gameplay	6.5
Graphics	8.5
Sound	8.5
Difficulty	Med/Hard
Concept	3
Overall	5.0

Reviewer: Louis Bedigian

Review Date: 10/03/2005

Romantically challenged

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Avg. Web Rating

6.2

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Louis Bedigian - 09/09/2005

Romancing SaGa looks to be the most colorful and most exciting SaGa game yet

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Aceinet - 05/19/2005

Romancing Saga for PS2 continues the Saga franchise by going back in time with a remake of the first Saga game.

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News

Square Enix Ships Romancing Saga To Retailers
Minstrel’s Legendary Tale Completely Renovated for First Stateside Release

Square Enix To Ship Romancing Saga(Tm) To Retailers October 11, 2005
The SaGa Continues in a Truly Boundless Adventure

Square Enix Unveils E3 Line Up
New Titles Highlight Company’s Emphasis on Polymorphic Content

Description

A thousand years ago, Saruin was imprisoned. Now the barriers that contain him are weakening, and his foreboding shadow threatens to swallow the world of Mardias once again. Who will rid the world of Saruin’s scourge? A mysterious minstrel appears and guides the group to adventure, at times shielding them from adversity. Occasionally, the minstrel forces grave choices upon them, which change their world and twist the plots they encounter. Romancing SaGa reclaims the renowned features of the series and boasts all new elements enhancing gameplay, bringing the player even deeper into the story. The free-roaming scenario system gives gamers a choice of eight intriguing playable characters, each with their own unique adventures and individual goals. Depending on the character and actions chosen, the plot and the subsequent events differentiate dramatically. This free-roaming scenario system promises the ultimate in open-ended adventure.

Features

The free-roaming scenario system gives gamers a choice of eight intriguing playable characters, each with their own unique adventures and individual goals.
Depending on the character and actions chosen, the plot and the subsequent events differentiate dramatically. This free-roaming scenario system promises the ultimate in open-ended adventure.
Vivid 3D graphics: The characters and backgrounds are rendered in vivid 3D graphics, making the magnificent realm of Mardias a truly enjoyable place to explore.
Battle system: Players can learn multiple weapon skills based on the weapons they use. Various combinations of attack techniques and magic spells can be linked in order to unleash devastating attacks upon foes. The possibilities are endless with this open-ended system.
Music: As with other games in the series, the background music, battle sound effects, and voiceovers play important roles in Romancing SaGa. The theme song is produced by Masayoshi
Yamazaki, and composer Kenji Ito has provided the game’s delightful musical score.